Understanding the GPL License: A Comprehensive Overview
As a developer, you undoubtedly encounter numerous libraries and software that are licensed under the GPL. In this blog post, we will provide a concise yet informative summary of the GPL license. We will explore what you can and cannot do with software licensed under the GPL, as well as the necessary obligations when utilizing such software. Historically, the GPL has been the bedrock of Open Source software. Richard Stallman created this license in 1989 for the GNU Project, an initiative focused on developing a free software version of the proprietary UNIX Operating System....